Prepare against Petruli Petrovski
DNK · World #70,608 classical · FIDE ID 1417673
When preparing against Petruli Petrovski, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Petruli Petrovski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petruli Petrovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petruli Petrovski before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,819 | 1,971 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,881 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,865 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 41 | 26 | 78 | 28.3% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 13 | 38 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 13 | 40 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petruli Petrovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petruli Petrovski's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 59.5% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 30 | 40.5% | 31.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 31.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 88.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 30.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Petruli Petrovski's chess games
All 145 games by Petruli Petrovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Alexander Rhee | 2,115 | Copenhagen Challenge | B90 |
| Oct 2008 | Poul Henrik Madsen | 2,039 | Roskilde 100 years | A02 |
| May 2014 | Kim Nyvang Andersen | 2,039 | Copenhagen Challenge | E27 |
| Apr 2013 | Brian Nielsen | 2,022 | Copenhagen Cand Open | B08 |
| Mar 2016 | Per Settergren Sorensen | 1,975 | ch-Bronshoj B | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 64 | 17 | 1,791 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-2 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| Roskilde 100 years | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-Bronshoj B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,944 |
| 4th Borup Open | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petruli Petrovski's chess games?
145 games by Petruli Petrovski, from Jul 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Petruli Petrovski has played.
What does Petruli Petrovski play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Petruli Petrovski opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petruli Petrovski answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Petruli Petrovski play as White?
As White, Petruli Petrovski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petruli Petrovski play as Black?
As Black, Petruli Petrovski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Petruli Petrovski's FIDE rating?
Petruli Petrovski is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (May 2024).
How many games has Petruli Petrovski played?
Our database contains 145 games by Petruli Petrovski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 78 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petruli Petrovski?
145 games by Petruli Petrovski reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.